UK

HomeNews

Government

Just seven police forces saw car thefts fall last year

Just seven police forces saw car thefts fall last year

Analysis shows the City of London saw the biggest drop, while Staffordshire recorded the biggest increase.

By James Fossdyke 22h ago

UK government invests millions in electric car development

UK government invests millions in electric car development

£28 million has been earmarked for EV battery development.

By Dominik Wilde May 17, 2019

Brits hit 69 billion motorway miles in 2018

Brits hit 69 billion motorway miles in 2018

Government estimates show overall traffic levels increased, but not by much.

By James Fossdyke May 16, 2019

Drivers could be fined for idling in traffic

Drivers could be fined for idling in traffic

New laws are being proposed to cut air pollution

By Dominik Wilde May 16, 2019

Mitsubishi wants UK to give new incentives to PHEV drivers

Mitsubishi wants UK to give new incentives to PHEV drivers

Automaker says Outlander PHEV drivers drive on electric power half the time

By Zac Estrada May 13, 2019

Parking permits land councils more than £240m in revenue

Parking permits land councils more than £240m in revenue

And 42 percent of those with permits say they are too expensive.

By James Fossdyke May 10, 2019

Plug-in hybrid sales suffer as new car market continues to shrink

Plug-in hybrid sales suffer as new car market continues to shrink

One industry body blamed the drop in sales on changes to the government's Plug-In Car Grant.

By James Fossdyke May 07, 2019

01:40 Aftermarket / Tuning

Japan’s new Emperor getting unique, open-top Toyota Crown

Japan’s new Emperor getting unique, open-top Toyota Crown

It'll be a vehicle to befit an emperor.

By Chris Bruce May 02, 2019

New £170k investment in business to reduce congestion in London

New £170k investment in business to reduce congestion in London

TfL says the investment will improve quality of life by reducing congestion and pollution caused by business traffic.

By James Fossdyke May 01, 2019

Public 'supportive' of London's new HGV safety rules, says TfL

Public 'supportive' of London's new HGV safety rules, says TfL

But the Freight Transport Association says policymakers should concentrate on other areas of vehicle safety.

By James Fossdyke May 01, 2019

Daimler: we don't sell limos to North Korea's Kim Jong-Un

Daimler: we don't sell limos to North Korea's Kim Jong-Un

Daimler exports cars all over the world, except North Korea.

By Jacob Oliva Apr 28, 2019

Ford under criminal investigation over emissions certification in U.S.

Estimating road load with regards to emissions and fuel economy calculations is the concern.

By Christopher Smith Apr 28, 2019

Volkswagen's new police 'riot' van conversion revealed

Volkswagen's new police 'riot' van conversion revealed

The timing is impeccable during ongoing climate change protests in London.

By Dominik Wilde Apr 26, 2019

Haulage trade body says London ULEZ is punishing hauliers

Haulage trade body says London ULEZ is punishing hauliers

The Road Haulage Association says hauliers are "between a rock and a hard place".

By James Fossdyke Apr 22, 2019

ULEZ has caused four in 10 Londoners to change their commute

ULEZ has caused four in 10 Londoners to change their commute

Four in 10 Londoners have switched their usual mode of transport, research suggests.

By James Fossdyke Apr 19, 2019

Roadworks undergo major changes to reduce disruptions

Roadworks undergo major changes to reduce disruptions

Two stretches of roadworks in north-west England have been changed to help get the work done faster.

By James Fossdyke Apr 17, 2019

Service stations to get improvements for the disabled

Service stations to get improvements for the disabled

Government's £2m in funding will help build new toilets and changing facilities.

By James Fossdyke Apr 16, 2019

Congestion-busting schemes fail to reduce average journey times

Congestion-busting schemes fail to reduce average journey times

Government report finds average journey times have not fallen.

By James Fossdyke Apr 15, 2019

or Sign Up

UK

Our International Editions